Is Night Nurse appropriate for children?

"Night Nurse" is a lighthearted Italian comedy with mild physical humor and no offensive content. An elderly jewel thief stays with a dentist while a nurse complicates his plans to steal a diamond. There's no violence, language, or sexual content, making it generally appropriate for children, though the humor may appeal more to older viewers.

What age is Night Nurse suitable for?

Our verdict for Night Nurse is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Night Nurse safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1979

Rating

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

A dentist invites a elderly patient to stay at his home to recover, unaware that he is a jewel thief. He plans to steal a valuable diamond but then runs into a beautiful nurse who, aside from constantly stripping nude, has plans of her own.

Cast

Gloria Guida

Angela

Lino Banfi

Nicola Pischella

Alvaro Vitali

Peppino

Leo Colonna

Carlo Pischella

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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